Due November 2023 - part 2

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New thread 😀

@Houseonthehills sorry to hear you’re spotting! Good that you can see the EPU so soon. Regarding lack of symptoms, mine have been gone for almost ten days now after having them pretty badly & my EPU scan yesterday showed a healthy 8 week baby. Fingers crossed for you. Take care x

@Houseonthehills i wouldn't count myself out at this stage, fingers crossed for tomorrow, let us know how you get on, i would be panicking too but i have read so many stories on this site of people full on bleeding and all has been ok. Lack of sicknees i defo wouldnt worry about, i have been sick for day here and there, then fine, then sick again and i worried so much about it i went for 2 scans and i am only 7 weeks and all so far thank god has been ok

Had my scan in EPU this morning because of abdominal pain - EDD 18/11 and there was a heartbeat 💓

Hi all

I'm finally plucking up the courage to post in here! 6 weeks today (and day 1 of being sick!!) - expected due date of 21 November 2023!

I just wanted to share a bit of background - and the reason why I am riddled with anxiety!! My husband and I fell pregnant last July but unfortunately at our 12 week scan there were concerns. Bloods and an emergency procedure confirmed that our baby had Edwards Syndrome. We had to make the devastating decision to surgically terminate the pregnancy in November, at around 15 weeks 😔

We are blessed to have fallen pregnant again now but are extremely nervous. I don't think I will tell anyone until after the 12 week scan so posting in here for a support network and for somewhere to actually speak about the pregnancy! It's hard keeping it secret but our close family were so excited last time!

Weirdly, last time round - I had sickness on the day I turned 6 weeks...and the same has happened today! I wasn't sick again after that, just very nauseous...here's hoping for the same lack of sickness again!!

@TAW2502 I am so sorry to hear this! I cannot fathom how you are feeling as I have never been through this myself however trying to relieve my anxiety after an mc at the start of February I just tell myself that my body has no memory and this is a completely new pregnancy.
Fingers crossed for you that this is a healthy and happy pregnancy.
Unrelated note but we are due date buddies also 💘

Also, has anyone received any advice or have any knowledge of losing weight in pregnancy and if it's safe? I'm pretty overweight and want to be the healthiest I can for my baby. Is it safe to lose some weight in pregnancy?

My friend thinks I’m hungover and picked me a Lucozade up from the shop 😂 She’s a lifesaver, but I am definitely NOT hungover 🙃
I’m actually wondering if I could have a bug rather than just morning sickness cos I have some stomach cramps now, or it could just be that I haven’t eaten anything since my tea last night, but I really can’t face food right now.

I called my GP at 4+5 and the midwives gave me the 'next available' booking appointment, I'll be over 9 weeks!

I'm only 5+3 and today and I have a dilemma. I recently got informally offered an internal promotion. Been trying to put off telling them until all sorted and signed so funding doesn't 'disappear' but the paperwork etc is taking so long I'd be unlikely to start before October! I'd be over 30 weeks then. Then I got approached by another company yesterday asking me to interview for a job they have going. It would be a bigger promotion that is very rare in my industry if I did get it, but due to time scales, notice etc I would be 25 weeks before I could start if this little one sticks. Argh what to doooo!

Thank you!
I wish you a very happy and healthy pregnancy this time round too - you're completely entitled to feeling nervous and worried too but here's hoping we both have much better experiences!
And yay for due date buddies 💓

@TMI2000 Apologies I replied to you above but forgot to tag (I'm new to this 😅)

@FlyingHighFlyingLow congrats on the promotion & job offerings!! Your definitely wanted & doing a great job!
In terms of the new job, I'd be concerned about maternity leave requirements.. def check that out. How long you have to be employed before your eligible if they have paid leave etc.
Current job I would say nothing until the latest date you have to. You are fully protected by law to not be discriminated against. But I know it happens.. If paperwork did mysteriously disappear then I would put up a fight!!

Any vegetarians here have meat cravings? I haven’t eaten meat in well over 8 years but all my body wants is a spicy Nando’s chicken sandwich, lol. I can’t get it out of my mind, but I also really don’t want to cave. I’ve tried to eat veggie nuggets to satisfy the craving but no luck!

@FlyingHighFlyingLow I agree with @LilmissCa I would definitely go for an interview with the new company but check the maternity rights. I would also don’t tell your current company until you have to. Good luck!

@Psqueak87 I'm opposite, I'm a total carnivore and from last week I can hardly look at meat never mind eat it, my poor husband is being neglected as he's having to fend for himself with airfryer food lol

I had a scan today and measured 8+1 with a strong heart beat! I’m so happy! I can relax a little now. I’ve finally dared to book my first midwife appointment and I’ll also book a Harmony test in a few weeks due to my age.

I’m super nauseous, the only time I’m
not is when I’m sleeping or eating, I don’t want to eat though!! Has anyone got any tips to help with the morning ( all day!) sickness??

@TMI2000 Congratulations on your pregnancy and I’m sorry about your loss! I had one in December and I understand you being a bit anxious. I wouldn’t actively try and loose weight during pregnancy but try and make healthy food choices, go for daily walks, go swimming and if you enjoy the gym I would start seeing a PT who is qualified/ experienced dealing with pregnant women and can give you guidance.

@Travellingislife congratulations on the scan result, that's great news. It's so hard to deal with the nausea without just eating all the time isn't it. I've had some success with sucking on boiled sweets/mints. I also find ice water helpful.

I'm thinking of having an NIPT test due to my age too. There seem to be so many options though, it's a bit of a minefield. I've seen one you can order online which is cheaper but I think it might involve squeezing a vial of blood out of your finger at home so I'm not sure whether to go ahead with that or not! Are you going for one which includes another scan?

@Houseonthehills i hope all is ok tomorrow. Don’t count yourself out just yet. Thinking of you x

so good to hear all the early scans have been going so well. 🤞🏻 this positive run continues xx

@Pip1402 the nipt test options available are so confusing! I’ve gone for a basic 3 tests as I’m concerned about age related issues. It was still £400 and is at a clinic near where I’m working the week I’m 10 weeks as no where within a hour of where I live offer it!

@Travellingislife Ahh, so pleased your scan went well! We must be due similar dates - I’m dating 5/11.

I also jinxed myself massively with lack of symptoms.. hardly been out of bed today & zero food consumed 😩

@38andtrying my husband is being neglected too! I usually do all the cooking and I’ve done nothing in 2 weeks. Other than my meat craving all I can eat is carb, so I make myself toast or chips for every meal, and he has to figure out how to cook at 37 years of age. Lol.

@Psqueak87 have you tried the great imitator wrap from Nando’s? It’s literally chicken but it isn’t 🤣 have that spicy as you like It should satisfy the craving! 🤞🏻

@Spareincoming it is confusing isn't it! There's one for £400 not too far away from me but the one I've found where they post the kit to you is £250 so it's quite a big saving if I can bring myself to do the blood letting by myself!

@Pip1402 what's the details/name of the 250 one ?

@38andtrying It's a Vanadis test done by Nottingham University Hospitals.

@Mrsrobinsonx oh my god that sounds amazing, unfortunately I live in Canada now and they dont have that on the menu! They only have a veggie burger and a Portobello sandwich! We do have a pretty good veggie kfc burger though, maybe that will satisfy!